[1000mp] looks like my MP went south

[D. J.]

The former service manager at Burghardts, Tim has set up, here's his 
web site:  http://www.midwest-technical.com/

dj


On Feb 14, 2005, at 13:50, Alex NE7L wrote:

> And who is the "Yaesu doctor" now?
>
> I remember that "Burghardt Repair Service" were pretty good, right?
> Do we have anybody else?
>
> just checking,
> Alex NE7L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Davies AA6NP" <aa6np at mind.net>
> To: <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 20:18
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] looks like my MP went south
>
>
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> That all sounds extremely similar to a problem I
>> encountered. Mine required a trip to the Yaesu
>> where some diodes and other components in the
>> tuner section were replaced.
>>
>> GL - 73,
>> Gene
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: FireBrick <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
>> To: FT1000MP List <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:31 PM
>> Subject: [1000mp] looks like my MP went south
>>
>>
>>> Right in the middle of a qso, on a good antenna.
>>> The rig stopped transmitting.
>>> And the meter shows high swr, full scale swr.
>>>
>>> Put the rig on a dummy load, same thing.
>>> The tuner has stopped tuning.
>>> If I set the rig to 160 or 80 meters
>>> Turn on the Tuner button and hit tune.
>>> No output, no visual tuner action and I hear a
>> high pitched hum.
>>>
>>> 40 meters, half power only and still no tuner
>> action
>>>
>>> 30 meters and on, full output, but no tuner
>> action.
>>>
>>> On any band, turn the tuner button on and you
>> get the WAIT light.
>>>
>>> I've reset tuner memories but didn't expect or
>> receive any joy.
>>>
>>> So, what's the consensus...trip to the Yaesu
>> Doctor?
>>>
>>> BTW, the big fan on top left center is working.
>>> But radio feels and smells hot.
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------
>> -----
>>> Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
>>> ------------------------------------------------
>> -----
>>>
>>> Bill H. in Chicagoland
>>>
>>>
>>>
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